Investcorp Technology Partners, a European lower middle market technology investor, has announced that it acquired Berlin-based Softgarden, a Human Resources (HR) software provider for an undisclosed sum.
Dubai’s DFSA inks FinTech deal with Singapore authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have recently entered into an agreement that provides a framework for cooperation and referrals between the innovation teams of each authority.
Standard Chartered pilots world’s first blockchain-based trade finance guarantees
Standard Chartered to introduce industry-first end-to-end blockchain-based smart guarantees proposition in trade finance.
Fintech innovators to take centre stage in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has opened the second edition of the FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit.
Dubai’s first-ever digital-only bank introduces new service
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD aimed at millennials has announced that they are working with Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) to provide customers easy and instant access to their AECB Credit Score.
The new dawn: How the rise of fintech is transforming the Middle East
How will the growth in the number of finance focused startups in the region cement the Middle East’s position as a fintech hub in years to come?
UAE-based finance firm strengthens digital services
Al Hail ORIX Finance has formed a strategic partnership with UAE-based fintech payments company Monami Tech to deploy Monami Tech’s technology for SAMA’s business and consumer lending project.
GCC trio in talks to drive regional fintech industry
Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with UAE and Bahrain to establish a coordinated approach to the regulation and nurturing of fintech startups in the region.
Saudi Arabia approves fintech licences
Saudi Arabia’s securities regulator has approved its first two financial technology licenses on Tuesday, according to Retuers. The movSaudi Arabia …
Saudi Arabia issues first-ever fintech licences in the Kingdom
The move, according to the report, is part of a drive to develop a fintech sector in the Arab world’s biggest economy under reforms designed to reduce reliance on oil.